Redefining Love with Tara Portelli

Tara Portelli
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Tara Portelli has devoted her life using her personal and career experiences to help others overcome their own traumas. Her path to helping others, began as a Paramedic and now as the Founder/CEO of Arcadia Healing Sanctum, a Psilocybin and emotional healing centre for the mind, body and spirit. Tara lives and breathes her mission is to liberate as many people from the "Prison of The Mind", as possible. Her hope is that through this podcast, people can find hope on their path to explore alternative ways of healing, thinking and being in the world. Most importantly, finding True, Self Love.

  1. 1D AGO

    #47 A Woman’s Second Becoming: Navigating Perimenopause, Identity, and Self-Love

    One day you wake up and something feels different. Your body is changing. Your mind feels foggy. Your emotions move in unfamiliar ways, and the person you once knew in the mirror seems to be shifting into someone new. As we age, our youthful beauty slowly begins to slip away, and we transition into a profound metamorphosis of the body. In its place, we step into earned wisdom and a deeper internal beauty, learning to release the need for external validation. As a tribute to International Women’s Day, I want to discuss the changes happening in the aging female body as she enters into perimenopause and beyond. The difficulty of navigating a physically different version of ourselves, and how we can preserve our bodies, manage symptoms, and deepen a compassionate and loving relationship with ourselves. Moving through these changes is not easy. Sometimes it can even feel terrifying as we grieve the loss of our youth. But within this transition also lives an invitation,  to understand our worth more deeply and to recognize all that we bring to the world through the wisdom that comes with age. If you are enjoying this podcast please send a link to a friend you think could benefit:) Subscribe, rate and review..gives me the opportunity to get this to those that need it.   Get a copy of my book: NUDE; Saying a Beautiful Goodbye To Who You Think You Are and Stepping Into Who You Truly Are  Buy in Canada:  Amazon Chapters/Indigo Buy in USA: Amazon     Connect with me:  Follow me on IG @iamtaraportelli www.taraportelli.com   #Perimenopause #MenopauseAwareness #WomensHealth #HormoneHealth #MidlifeWomen #AgingGracefully #WomensWellness #MenopauseSupport #HormoneBalance #SelfLoveJourney #WomensWisdom #FemaleEmpowerment #InternationalWomensDay #MidlifeTransformation #HolisticHealth #MindBodyConnection #EmotionalHealing #BrainFog #HealthyAging #WomenSupportingWomen #SelfCompassion #InnerWisdom #HealingJourney #BodyChanges #EmpoweredWomen #redefininglove #taraportelli

    20 min

  2. MAR 2

    #46 You Did Everything “Right”, So Why Do You Feel Empty? The Hidden Programming Behind Your Lack of Fulfillment

    When we move through difficult seasons in life, sometimes hearing someone else’s story, their truth on the other side of adversity, becomes the light we hold on to. The reminder that we will make it through. Difficulties aren’t random. They invite us to choose differently. They redirect us toward a life that is more aligned, more expansive, and ultimately more incredible than the one we were trying to force. We’ve been conditioned to believe life has to look a certain way, milestones to hit, accomplishments to achieve, material things to accumulate, in order to be happy. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. If anything, that belief system pulls us further from our authenticity and inner knowing. And in many ways… it’s by design. In this solo episode, I share the introduction and first chapter of my book as the beginning of a deeply personal series. I’ll be reading the intimate details of my life experience in the hope that, through my story, you begin to see your own more clearly. This series will be raw and vulnerable, but also supportive and illuminating, helping you navigate your own journey with greater ease, wisdom, and self-trust. If you are enjoying this podcast please send a link to a friend you think could benefit:) Subscribe, rate and review..gives me the opportunity to get this to those that need it.   Get a copy of my book: NUDE; Saying a Beautiful Goodbye To Who You Think You Are and Stepping Into Who You Truly Are  Buy in Canada:  Amazon Chapters/Indigo Buy in USA: Amazon   Connect with me:  Follow me on IG @iamtaraportelli www.taraportelli.com     #personalgrowth #selfdevelopment #healingjourney #emotionalhealing #selfdiscovery #authenticity #innerpeace #mindsetshift #traumahealing #spiritualawakening #selflove #consciousliving #lifetransformation #mentalwellness #overcomingadversity #breakingconditioning #findyourpurpose #alignment #burnoutrecovery #innerwork #growthmindset #selfawareness #personaldevelopmentpodcast #womenempowerment #truthseeker #redefininglove #taraportelli

    34 min

  3. FEB 23

    #45 Are Non-Monogamous Relationships Avoidance OR Liberated Conscious Connections? Part I

    Are you curious about  “non-monogamous ” relationships? No matter what side of the coin you fall on, this conversation is going to be anything but surface level. In this episode, I have a raw conversation with Candace Klein,  lawyer, entrepreneur, and transformational leader whose work bridges finance, technology, and human development. She’s the author of Typhoon Honey: The only way out is through" and has also recently published "Polyagony: The Art of Repair in Open Relationships". We explore the topic of polyamory and open relating, a dynamic I don’t personally align with and we lean into the tension with honesty and respect. Questioning, if these relationships are sustainable or if they are a way to avoid deep intimacy. This conversation is about curiosity and about emotional intelligence. Asking the hard questions: Can non-monogamy truly create safety? What happens to attachment, trust, and long-term devotion? Where do empowerment and avoidance get blurred? As someone who believes deeply in commitment and sacred partnership, I challenge Candace’s views and she challenges mine. What unfolds is a grounded, thoughtful dialogue about love, autonomy, jealousy, power, trauma, and growth. Whether you agree, disagree, or sit somewhere in between, this episode invites you to think critically about what conscious relationship really means and to examine your own beliefs about intimacy, freedom, and devotion. This is a brave one. And I’m here for it. (This is the first conversation of a two part series)    Connect with Candace Sjogren    Buy Here Book:  Polyagony   If you are enjoying this podcast please send a link to a friend you think could benefit:) Subscribe, rate and review..gives me the opportunity to get this to those that need it.   #ConsciousRelationships #ModernLove #NonMonogamy #OpenRelationships #PolyamoryDebate #SacredPartnership #EmotionalIntelligence #AttachmentStyles #RelationshipTruth #LoveAndFreedom #DevotionVsDesire #JealousyWork #RelationshipGrowth #HealingThroughLove #RespectfulDebate #ChallengingBeliefs #AuthenticConnection #IntimacyMatters #Monogamy #EvolvingLove #SelfAwarenessJourney #TransformationalConversations #BoundariesInLove #SecureAttachment #DeepConnection #redefininglove #taraportelli

    54 min

  4. FEB 9

    #44 Suffering in Silence: Finding Hope with PTSD in First Responder Culture

    As a First Responder, there really is no room for trauma, the job demands resilience at any cost. You are expected to keep it together and not show signs of weakness. The truth is, the body remembers what the mind tries to forget, forced silence becomes dangerous. In this solo episode, I share my story as a former Paramedic, how one call became the tipping point that sent me into a spiral of PTSD, anxiety, and depression. I talk openly about the experienced isolation, in the face of ridicule and the lack of real support when you’re struggling to put your uniform on. This isn’t a clinical conversation. It’s a human one. I also share what actually helped me heal when traditional paths fail. My experience with a single dose of Psilocybin that became the turning point,  allowing me to reclaim my life, my nervous system, and my sense of self. If you’re a first responder, a veteran, or someone quietly carrying trauma while trying to be “OK,” this episode is for you. You’re not weak. You’re not broken. And you’re not alone. There is hope and there are other ways forward.   Connect with me: Follow me on IG: @iamtaraportelli Learn about my Retreats: www.arcadiahealing.ca If you are enjoying this podcast please send a link to a friend you think could benefit:) Subscribe, rate and review..gives me the opportunity to get this to those that need it.     #PTSD #FirstResponderMentalHealth #FirstResponders #ParamedicLife #TraumaRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingJourney #InvisibleWounds #BreakTheStigma #YouAreNotAlone #AnxietyRecovery #DepressionRecovery #NervousSystemHealing #TraumaInformed #PodcastEpisode #MentalHealthPodcast #Resilience #PostTraumaticGrowth #PsychedelicTherapy #PsilocybinTherapy #AlternativeHealing #HealingTrauma #VeteranSupport #EmergencyServices #EndTheSilence #redefininglove #taraportelli

    36 min

  5. FEB 1

    #43 The Practice That Will Turn Your Manifestations Into Reality

    Without realizing it, you are unconsciously programmed for fear. That same fear is blocking you, blocking you from abundance, love, and everything you want to experience in your life. In this solo episode, I share my own experience navigating fear, along with the steps to actually create your manifestations in your life within 72 hours. This practice came to my awareness just last week, and once you begin implementing it, you’ll become the witness to your manifestations turning into your reality. I also share a key statement that could change everything,  from the love you’ve been blocking to the career you’ve always dreamed of. Everything is available to you. This episode offers techniques to unstick yourself from fear, release grief, and step into a life of infinite abundance and love. An episode that could quite literally change your life. Listen to the Audio: In 72 Hours Your Reality Will Shift Dramatically Learn More about Psilocybin Therapy to Shift Your Limiting Beliefs and Live The Most Incredible Life You Could Imagine: Arcadia Healing Sanctum If you are enjoying this podcast please send a link to a friend you think could benefit:) Subscribe, rate and review..gives me the opportunity to get this to those that need it.   #manifestation #abundancemindset #releasefear #subconscioushealing #spiritualgrowth #mindsetshift #lawofattraction #innerwork #healingjourney #selfworth #divinealignment #energywork #fearlessliving #consciouscreation #selfmastery #spiritualawakening

    36 min

  6. JAN 26

    #42 The Courage to Love: Awakening Love As Your Inner Power - Part II

    Why are we so insecure? Why do we choose fear over love? So many of us are afraid to open our hearts because of past hurts and the fear of vulnerability. Yet the truth is this: love is our natural state, and there is nothing to fear. You are love. And how beautiful would it be to share that love with others, without clinging to fear of loss, but instead trusting the powerful frequency love carries and allowing it to flow freely, no matter what happens. There is a deep inner knowing that when we are in love, we are walking in our truth. In this episode with Aline Ghorayeb, author of A Change of Heart with Mary Magdalene, a work of sacred revelation, Gnostic wisdom, and inner alchemy, she teaches how to use love as a source of power rather than weakness. Learn how to let go, soften your heart, and truly let love in. Aline is certified in Applied Jungian Psychology, an accredited coach, psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, and a devoted student of A Course in Miracles, integrating its teachings of Love, unity, and inner peace into my life and work.d inner peace into my life and work.   Connect with Aline:   IG: Aline Ghorayeb Get her book: A Change of Heart with Mary Magdelene   If you are enjoying this podcast please send a link to a friend you think could benefit:) Subscribe, rate and review..gives me the opportunity to get this to those that need it.   #selflove #healing #healingjourney #love #selfcare #spirituality #spiritualawakening #podcast #healingpodcast #mentalhealth #mindfulness #innerhealing #emotionalhealing #traumahealing #loveyourself #selfawareness #vulnerability #innerpeace #consciousness #selfgrowth #positivevibes #wellness #energyhealing #letgoandlove #heartcentered #awakeningjourney #lovepower #sacredwisdom #selfdiscovery #redefininglove #iamtaraportelli

    54 min

  7. JAN 19

    #41 The Courage to Love: Awakening Love As Your Inner Power - Pt I

    Why are we so insecure? Why do we choose fear over love? So many of us are afraid to open our hearts because of past hurts and the fear of vulnerability. Yet the truth is this: love is our natural state, and there is nothing to fear. You are love. And how beautiful would it be to share that love with others, without clinging to fear of loss, but instead trusting the powerful frequency love carries and allowing it to flow freely, no matter what happens. There is a deep inner knowing that when we are in love, we are walking in our truth. In this two part series with Aline Ghorayeb, author of A Change of Heart with Mary Magdalene, a work of sacred revelation, Gnostic wisdom, and inner alchemy, she teaches how to use love as a source of power rather than weakness. Learn how to let go, soften your heart, and truly let love in. Aline is certified in Applied Jungian Psychology, an accredited coach, psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, and a devoted student of A Course in Miracles, integrating its teachings of Love, unity, and inner peace into my life and work.d inner peace into my life and work.   Connect with Aline: IG: Aline Ghorayeb Get her book: A Change of Heart with Mary Magdelene   If you are enjoying this podcast please send a link to a friend you think could benefit:) Subscribe, rate and review..gives me the opportunity to get this to those that need it.   #selflove #healing #healingjourney #love #selfcare #spirituality #spiritualawakening #podcast #healingpodcast #mentalhealth #mindfulness #innerhealing #emotionalhealing #traumahealing #loveyourself #selfawareness #vulnerability #innerpeace #consciousness #selfgrowth #positivevibes #wellness #energyhealing #letgoandlove #heartcentered #awakeningjourney #lovepower #sacredwisdom #selfdiscovery #redefininglove #iamtaraportelli

    41 min

  8. JAN 7

    #40 How to access your dream life; Becoming the Version of You Who Can Receive It All

    So here we are in 2026, and you genuinely want to manifest your dream life. You’ve tried everything, yet nothing seems to be working. You feel ready… but somehow it just isn’t happening. The truth is, there’s something you’re missing, something so profound when it comes to accessing the reality you desire, and almost no one is talking about it. It’s not as simple as staying positive or thinking about what you want. Trust me, I did that for years and it didn’t work. In this solo episode, I’m sharing my secret to accessing the mystery and magic of life, while also becoming the version of yourself who can actually receive every dream your heart desires. I’ve created a reality that, at times, makes me stop and pinch myself, wondering if this is truly my life. This episode will help you understand what’s been keeping you stuck, how to shift it, and how to finally access the life you’ve been calling in.   Connect with me: Follow me on IG: @iamtaraportelli Learn about my Retreats: www.arcadiahealing.ca   #manifestation #dreamlife #spiritualawakening #innerwork #selflovejourney #mindsetshift #healingjourney #consciouscreation #personaltransformation #limitingbeliefs #alignedliving #spiritualgrowth #selfworth #realitycreation #manifestyourdreams #podcastlife #solopodcast #awakeningconsciousness #embodiment #energyalignment #selfmastery #intentionalliving #healyourself #becomingher #psilocybinhealing #plantmedicinejourney #soulledbusiness #retreatlife #healingretreat #expandedconsciousness #embodiedwisdom #spiritualentrepreneur #deephealing #transformationalwork #redefininglove #iamtaraportelli #arcadiahealingsanctum

    20 min
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Tara Portelli has devoted her life using her personal and career experiences to help others overcome their own traumas. Her path to helping others, began as a Paramedic and now as the Founder/CEO of Arcadia Healing Sanctum, a Psilocybin and emotional healing centre for the mind, body and spirit. Tara lives and breathes her mission is to liberate as many people from the "Prison of The Mind", as possible. Her hope is that through this podcast, people can find hope on their path to explore alternative ways of healing, thinking and being in the world. Most importantly, finding True, Self Love.

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